Story Train: Magical Bedtime Stories for Kids
by GoKidGo: Great Stories for Kids
From the publisher
All aboard the Story Train for weekly storytelling escapades designed specifically for your little ones! Dive into fantastic, G-rated tales that transport young listeners on magical journeys to far-off places across the globe.
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Collections Story Train: Magical Bedtime Stories for Kids landed in, based on what its reviews say.
What parents actually say
High confidence · 34 detailed reviewsPlenty of detailed reviews to work from, so these patterns are pretty dependable. We summarise the 34 reviews long enough to describe the show, out of 91 in total — one-line raves don't tell you much.
Why parents put it on
The moments it actually gets used for.
- Works at bedtimeTop9
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- “It really helps me fall asleep 💤 and I’m a kid that has a lot of scary dreams”
- “If you like long stories where you are the main character then listen to dads bedtime stories guaranteed 45 minutes long or longer and new episodes every 2 days”
- Great voices & acting5
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- “It’s got soothing music, and the narrator has a very relaxing voice.”
- “He generally will not go to sleep without his birdie stories but he does not like the voice of the new birdie and will only listen to the original episodes.”
- Kids ask to replay it2
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- “Pls make more ep of posy Flynn sings my little sis listens to the same episodes over and over and it's killing me”
- “My 3 year old listens to these stories over and over again when we’re in the car.”
What it's about
What comes up when parents describe it.
- Storytelling & adventureTop18
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- “If you like long stories where you are the main character then listen to dads bedtime stories guaranteed 45 minutes long or longer and new episodes every 2 days”
- “I like the story’s but can you make them a little bit longer and can you give them more animals like cats and dogs.”
- Original songs & music3
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- “It’s got soothing music, and the narrator has a very relaxing voice.”
- “Pls make more ep of posy Flynn sings my little sis listens to the same episodes over and over and it's killing me”
- Animals & nature2
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- “To messi is the worst player ever I can’t believe you called dogs stupid there my favourite animal and the best one ever”
- “I like the story’s but can you make them a little bit longer and can you give them more animals like cats and dogs.”
What it feels like
The mood parents describe.
- EngagingTop5
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- “All content is engaging and appropriate, and this podcast is a perfect way to relax and end a day!”
- “Keeps them engaged and doesn’t annoy me ;) Keep up the hard work!!”
- Calming4
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- “I have only listened to a few episodes but they are so good and so calming so good 😊”
- “My kids love listening to podcasts at bedtime, and this is the BEST show to get them to calm down.”
Who's actually listening
From the 4 reviews that name a child's age.
- Preschool (3-5)3
- Babies & toddlers1
- Early elementary (6-8)1
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About Story Train: Magical Bedtime Stories for Kids
In the publisher's own words, as they describe the show on its feed.
All aboard the Story Train for weekly storytelling escapades designed specifically for your little ones! Dive into fantastic, G-rated tales that transport young listeners on magical journeys to far-off places across the globe. From whimsical to heartwarming, each episode is perfect for bedtime snuggles or serene quiet time. Trusted by parents and adored by children, Story Train is an imaginative oasis for families seeking enriching and safe listening. Join us as we journey through our enchanting train tunnel to discover stories from every corner of the world. Perfect for those in search of delightful bedtime tales and peaceful auditory adventures! -- Have a story idea of your own? Bring your child’s imagination to life with a custom Story Train episode at GoKidGo.com/customstorytrain. Want even more Story Train? Head to GoKidGo.com to unlock ad-free listening to GoKidGo Originals and Story Train, plus monthly downloadable activities inspired by your favorite shows. Start your subscription today and keep the stories going without interruptions.
Parent reviews (91)
Real reviews from real parents — the ones we gather from public sources link back to where they were written, and the ones written here are marked as such.
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Why
So why is one of the episodes called the snail and the rose tree😑🙄😑🙄😑🙄😑🙄😑🙄
❤️😍🤪😝😎 · Sep 2026
Hey wassup
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It really helps me fall asleep 💤 and I’m a kid that has a lot of scary dreams
M aswome · Sep 2026
Ok
Ok
Huntrix queen · Sep 2026
Uhhhhhgggggggg
Sooooooooo babyish and boring 🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮
Bomfrey is the best!🧙♂️ · Sep 2026
N…- no don’t listen
Quick thing, Listen to dads bed time storys funner and more sci-fi like, Also huntrixqueen why do you even make a post about that not to be offensive or anything but no one asked for your opinion
Member f5k3 · Aug 2026
😐😶😯😮😲😩🤩🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳
Danger danger to good
finnlaw13 · Aug 2026
Don’t listen to the haters
I love it❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷👌👌😁😁❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍😍😍
edenhlj · Aug 2026
Questions parents ask
What age is Story Train: Magical Bedtime Stories for Kids for?
Story Train: Magical Bedtime Stories for Kids doesn't publish an age range, but based on the ages parents name in their reviews it lands with 1–8-year-olds, most often preschool (3-5) and babies & toddlers.
How long are Story Train: Magical Bedtime Stories for Kids episodes?
Most episodes run about 12 minutes, so an episode fits comfortably into a school run or a bedtime routine.
Is Story Train: Magical Bedtime Stories for Kids any good?
It holds 3.9 out of 5 from 302 ratings, with 91 written parent reviews, which works out to a B- on our scale.
Is Story Train: Magical Bedtime Stories for Kids appropriate for kids?
Story Train: Magical Bedtime Stories for Kids is marked clean, with no explicit content flag. Parents describe it as engaging, calming.
Where can I listen to Story Train: Magical Bedtime Stories for Kids?
Story Train: Magical Bedtime Stories for Kids is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music and other podcast apps. It's free to listen to.
Why do parents recommend Story Train: Magical Bedtime Stories for Kids?
The point that comes up most is "works at bedtime" — mentioned in 9 of the 34 reviews we analysed.
Episodes
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The Snail and the Rose Tree
Mar 12, 2026 · 10 min
All aboard the Story Train! Conductor Birdie is taking us through the Rainbow Tunnel and into a peaceful garden where a proud little snail and a generous rose tree see the world in very different ways.
The Cloud Who Was Afraid to Rain
Dec 5, 2025 · 12 min
All aboard the Story Train! Today, Birdie takes us high into the sky, where the clouds float like castles and sheep. But one little cloud isn’t feeling so bright—he’s afraid to rain!
Bert's Thanksgiving
Nov 21, 2025 · 11 min
All aboard The Story Train! We’re on a street corner. It’s quite cold with the wind starting to whip up, and it looks like every shop on the block is shut down. I wonder if they’re closed for a holiday? Otherwise it would be MOST peculiar for everyone to be indoors. Well, mostly everyone. Today’s story is about how the true gift of Thanksgiving is giving to others and basking in the wealth of positive relationships!
Cloud Guardians
Nov 7, 2025 · 10 min
All aboard the Story Train! Today’s story is takes place in England, the South Downs to be exact. Rolling green fields up and down as far as the eye can see. It’s very peaceful here and there are many small schools dotted about the countryside, filled with students in their uniforms. When the final school bells ring, many of these children walk home from school and enjoy the beautiful paths weaving through the South Downs. I think we’ll settle down on this green patch and look up at the sky for a while.
Gobbles the Corn Goblin
Oct 2, 2025 · 12 min
All aboard the Story Train! Today’s story is about taking more than you meant to, making it right, and growing something bigger than yourself. It’s called Gobbles the Corn Goblin.
The Porch Family
Sep 19, 2025 · 10 min
All aboard the Story Train! Today, Birdie takes us to a charming colonial porch in autumn, where pumpkins and a little white gourd come to life. When Gordon the gourd feels left out, the Porch Family learns that kindness and inclusion make every season brighter.
Tiddalick the Frog
Sep 5, 2025 · 7 min
All aboard the Story Train! Today, Birdie takes us all the way to Australia to hear a Dreamtime tale that’s been told for generations. Meet Tiddalick, a giant frog with an even bigger thirst, who drinks up all the water in the land!
The Fox and the Grapes
Aug 28, 2025 · 8 min
All aboard the Story Train! Birdie takes us to the lush meadows of Southern England, where a clever fox named Felix discovers a tempting bunch of grapes just out of reach. Through Felix’s struggle, learn an important lesson about honesty, disappointment, and why it’s better to admit how we feel than pretend we never cared.
Mr Toad's Wild Ride
Aug 1, 2025 · 8 min
Today’s story is about this lumpy bumpy creature with a need for speed… and perhaps just a TAD too much drama. It’s inspired by a story from The Wind in the Willows and is called Mr. Toad and His Wild Ride.
Penelope the Magical Speller
Jun 13, 2025 · 10 min
All aboard the Story Train! Find a comfy seat, we’re about to leave the station and you know what that means, we’re going someplace new! We’re at a spelling bee…the National Final Spelling Bee held at Cambridge University in fact! Birdie decided that today’s tale would be the perfect bedtime adventure for her 8 year old friend Penelope, who is sitting in a window seat right beside her mum, Catherine! It’s so much fun to have friends join us on the Story Train. Especially when they help choo choo choose the adventure!
The Ant and the Grasshopper
Jun 2, 2025 · 8 min
All aboard the Story Train! Find a comfy seat, we’re about to leave the station and you know what that means, we’re going someplace new! We’re in ancient Greece! And over there is a very famous storyteller named Aesop, who is penning one of his very famous fables! Today’s fable would be the perfect bedtime adventure for my friend Daniel. It’s so much fun to have friends join me on the Story Train. Today’s story is about how it is wise to prepare today for the needs of tomorrow.
Fartun and the Secret of Evergreen Library
Mar 28, 2025 · 14 min
Fartun gears up for a cozy afternoon at Evergreen Library with Chester, the library cat, only to discover a mysterious golden key that unlocks a secret vault beneath the shelves, leading her on a magical adventure where bravery, books, and perhaps even sharks await!